Fly Tying - Flying Ant Pattern, Red Hard Body Version with Matt O'Neal

A great terrestrial trout pattern for the warmer months when the bugs are out. Can be tied in red or black, or without the wings for a standard hard-bodied ant.
Hook: #16-20 Dry Fly hook
Thread: 8/0 or 70 denier, color of the ant
Body: Thread, covered with head cement or UV resin
Hackle: Dry fly, grizzly hackle
Wings: Dry fly hackle tips
Savage Flies is a new project (named after one of my homewaters, the Savage River in Western Maryland, US). I hope to post 2-3 videos a week while continuing my own learning of the craft of fly tying. I've been trout fishing for many years but have only been tying for the last couple and am learning more every week. If you have any pointers on techniques that would help, I would love to hear them in the comments.
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